The Alabama Homeschooling website was created to keep Alabama homeschoolers "in the know". There is so much homeschooling information out there, it can be a little overwhelming and sometimes a little hard to find. The Alabama Homeschooling website is our attempt to make this part of homeschooling a little easier. The Alabama Homeschooling website is the official website of Everest Academy but offers information FREE to all Alabama homeschoolers.

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Everest Academy is a ministry of Everest Family Church in Hayden.
We offer freedom along with quality resources, information, activities and support to those homeschooling in Alabama. We believe that the parent has the best interests of their children at heart. We believe that the parent is the first and only teacher that a child needs. In keeping with this philosophy, we wish to be a very hands-off church "cover" school and allow the parent to lead and guide their children in the direction and at the pace they feel is best suited to their children. We ask only for what the law requires while offering support along with quality resources to aid families in their efforts.

News at Creative Learning Connection8006 Old Madison Pike, Ste 11-A Madison, AL 35758(256) 325-3305, cmmjaime@alum.mit.eduwww.CreativeLearningConnection.comRegular Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Remember, if the Madison City Schools close for the weather, we will too.***WRITERS’ CLUBOur next Writers’ Club is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CLC. If you are interested in getting your writing self-published, this is the place for you! Cathy and Dee can help you find your way through the maze of self-publishing options. Come with questions, ideas, projects, or just to see what all the fuss is about!***Opportunites elsewhere: “Language That Works”LTW CLASS SCHEDULE & INFORMATIONJANUARY 2015Language that Works is excited to be offering the following language programs for adults and children. The specific course description and detailed information is listed below. There is an annual nonrefundable registration fee of $45.00 per student. With the exception of the American Sign Language class, classes are limited to six students per class to ensure full class participation and language practice for each student. Payment may be made by check and mailed along with the registration form to P. O. Box 453, Madison, AL 35758 or by credit card by calling 256-585-6633. You may view the bio of each of our instructors by clicking on the “About Us” tab and then on “Our Team” page of our website atwww.languagethatworksllc.com.

ADULT LANGUAGE CLASSES:

Basic Spanish for Travel I – This course is designed for beginning Spanish speakers with little to no experience. In this course, students will progressively acquire the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing using basic vocabulary expressions and beginning grammar concepts. The course will equip students with the grammar and vocabulary necessary for conversational communication during travel to Spanish speaking countries.• Contact Hours: 12 Hours• Program Dates: February 3rd – Mar 3rd, 2015• Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-7:15PM• Location: Language that Works Office – 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Ste 108, Huntsville, AL 35806• Instructor: Carla Condor• Cost: $240.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

Basic Spanish for Travel II - This course is designed for beginning Spanish speakers with basic experience in greetings, numbers, time, etc. In this course, students will continue to build on their basic knowledge of Spanish while learning additional vocabulary expressions and beginning grammar concepts while progressively acquiring the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course will equip students with the grammar and vocabulary necessary for conversational communication during travel to Spanish speaking countries.• Contact Hours: 12 Hours• Program Dates: January 20th – February 17th, 2015• Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-7:15PM• Location: TBA• Instructor: Hope Davis• Cost: $240.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

Basic Spanish for Missions I - In this course students will progressively learn about the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing through the use of vocabulary, common expressions and basic grammatical concepts. This course will provide students language specific grammar and vocabulary necessary to converse and communicate while traveling and working abroad in a Christian mission environment.• Contact Hours: 20 Hours• Program Dates: January 30th – April 2nd, 2015• Days & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-7:00PM• Location: TBD• Instructor: TBD• Cost: $400.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

ADULT LANGUAGE CLASSES, cont’d:

Intensive Basic Spanish for Conversation - In this intensive five week course, students will progressively learn the fundamentals of carrying on a conversation in the target language as in the Basic Spanish for Conversation class. This course, however, will progress at a faster pace. Using a variety of relevant topics students will be equipped with the vocabulary and basic grammar skills for conversation. They will proceed in the course by practicing the four language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.• Contact Hours: 20 Hours• Program Dates: TBD• Days & Times: TBD• Location: Language that Works Office – 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 108, Huntsville, AL 35806• Instructor: Ana Aristizabal• Cost: $400.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

Basic French for Travel I – This course is designed for beginning French speakers with little to no experience. In this course, students will progressively acquire the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing using basic vocabulary expressions and beginning grammar concepts. The course will equip students with the grammar and vocabulary necessary for conversational communication during travel to French speaking countries.• Contact Hours: 12 Hours• Program Dates: January 12th – February 9th, 2015• Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday from 6:00-7:15PM• Location: Language that Works Office – 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 108, Huntsville, AL 35806• Instructor: Bethany Kregger• Cost: $240.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

English as a Second Language - This course is designed to provide an introduction to English grammar and writing skills, as well as communication skills, thereby enabling students to function minimally in basic English academic and vocational situations.• Contact Hours: 12 Hours• Program Dates: February 2nd – March 4th, 2015• Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday from 6:00-7:15PM• Location: Language that Works Office – 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 108, Huntsville, AL 35806• Instructor: Christina Mihai• Cost: $240.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

American Sign Language –This is a beginner’s program designed to provide both adult and children non-native speakers/signers the opportunity to preview ASL. ASL is visually based rather than a sound based language and is composed of more than hand movements: True ASL encompasses hand and body movements, positioning and facial expressions as a means of conveying information.• Contact Hours: 12 Hours• Program Dates: February 1st – March 8th, 2015• Days & Times: Sunday from 3:00-5:00pm• Location: Language that Works Office – 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 108, Huntsville, AL 35806• Instructor: Stacie Yarbrough• Cost: $240.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

Basic Japanese for Children - This course will provide children an introduction of basic Japanese vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. This course is designed for kids in grades 4th - 6th.• Contact Hours: 20 Hours• Program Dates: TBD• Days & Times: TBD• Location: TBD• Instructor: Hiroko Sumikura• Cost: $300.00 plus $20.00 materials fee

American Sign Language –This is a beginner’s program designed to provide both adult and children non-native speakers/signers the opportunity to preview ASL. ASL is visually based rather than a sound based language and is composed of more than hand movements: True ASL encompasses hand and body movements, positioning and facial expressions as a means of conveying information.• Contact Hours – 12 Hours• Program Dates: February 1st – April 5th, 2015• Days & Times: TBD• Location: Language that Works Office – 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Ste 108, Huntsville, AL 35806• Instructor: TBD• Cost: $240.00 plus $20.00 materials fee